Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed a nail-biting win over Chennai Super Kings in a final-ball thriller at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. While the team erupted in celebration, fans were quick to notice Virat Kohli’s unusually quiet demeanour, despite his standout performance. Kohli’s muted reaction, both on the field and in the dressing room, has sparked speculation, especially after a recent social media controversy involving actress Avneet Kaur.
Virat Kohli played a pivotal role in RCB’s crucial match, scoring 66 off just 33 balls, an innings that many have hailed as one of his best of the season. His efforts not only gave the team a strong start but also helped him retain the Orange Cap with 505 runs so far. However, fans noticed that he didn’t celebrate his half-century in his usual animated fashion. And when RCB clinched the dramatic victory against CSK, Kohli’s signature fist pump or roar was missing. Instead, he appeared visibly tense, something long-time followers found unsettling.
In a post-match video shared by RCB’s official YouTube channel, the team is seen celebrating the victory inside the dressing room. As Tim David addressed the squad, he praised the opening partnership between Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli. He congratulated Bethell for a quick-fire 50 in just his second IPL game, then acknowledged Kohli for “making the wicket look easy” and boosting the team’s confidence. While Kohli nodded in response, he remained silent with a serious expression. Fans picked up on his grim look, noting how out of character it was, especially after a thrilling win.
Many fans have now attributed Kohli's seemingly distressed demeanour to a recent social media controversy involving actress Avneet Kaur. A screenshot showing Kohli’s Instagram ‘like’ on a fan page post about Kaur went viral, leading to waves of trolling and speculation. The situation quickly spiralled online, with people calling out Kohli, forcing him to issue a clarification. Despite his response, the criticism didn't die down. Fans now believe the off-field noise may be weighing heavily on him, affecting his usually high-spirited presence both on and off the pitch.
One fan wrote, "People have broken a strong man. Like literally, people have problems with everything Virat Kohli does; how much can a person tolerate this? Chin up, champ; we all are with you."
Sharing the dressing room pictures of the cricketer, one fan mentioned, "Not the version of Virat Kohli we're used to seeing after the wins."
A third fan noted, "Virat didn't smile even once in the whole 10-minute video of RCB!! What happened to Virat Kohli ?"
"Kohli bhai, kya hogaya yaar aise udaas na ho," one user wrote.
RCB will face Lucknow Super Giants in their next IPL match on May 9, a crucial fixture in their playoff race. With Virat Kohli still reeling from the recent social media storm and his noticeable silence in the last match, fans are hoping that the star batter can recover from the ongoing noise and return to his usual self.
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